Things to Do in Ha Long Bay
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Option 2: Coc Ly Market on Tuesday
About 35km from Bac Ha, Coc Ly Market can be a colorful Tuesday market inside a mountainous area where ethnic people gather to buy and sell goods, dine and drink, or just wander to enjoy the ambience with the montagnard market through the Chay River.
The afternoon we board a hydrofoil to Hai Phong and drive time for Hanoi. After a short transfer takes us towards the national park of Cat Ba, we set off on the half-day exploring Vietnam's unique offshore park.
We include these sights in the enchanting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered over the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past
After tour in Hoian, drive to My Son, 70 km from Hoian. Now the ruins of My Son is in a good condition by UNESCO as World Culture Heritage. There are plenty to determine in this tranquil and delightful town, a few of which will be the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda as well as the vibrant market. My Son will be the Holy Land of Champa Kingdom from 04th to 13th century. We will make our way to Hoi An which has been originally a Cham seaport but continues to be influenced down centuries by the myriad of traders from various cultures. Day 10: HOIAN - MY SON - HOIAN
In this morning, after having breakfast.
Option 3: Lung Khau Nhin Market on Thurday
Taking place every Thursday, Lung Khau Nhin Market is a small market hiding itself among the mountains and forests from the far north Vietnam about 10 km in the border with China. Although not being just too large or famous among visitors as Coc Ly and Can Cau, Lung Khau Nhin market, be side a normal shopping place, play a crucial role to spiritual life of local ethnic peoples Flower H’mong, Black Zao, Zay, and especially to those who originate from very small ethnic groups such as Pa Zi, Tou Zi, Tou Lao who live in smaller than average isolated villages for this corner from the country, come for meeting, socializing.
Free time during the night! And you've one night in Bungalow and admired thounsand stars during the night. 12:00 AM: Bus goes to BeoHarbour and can get on boat for MonkeyIsland, have lunch, kayaking and swimming.
And then we love to a boat trip for the Perfumes River to check out the beautiful riverside Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue. After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. We aleso provide an enjoyable visit for the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Upon arrival we go to the Imperial Citadel. This impressive landmark reflects the attractive architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues. Afterwards we take a brief drive although the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and also the famous Tu Hieu Pagoda. The sightseeing tour to catba (my sources) of Hue also includes with a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells numerous local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass many fantastic eating spots, all ideal for visitors to sample some local delicacies.
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On arrival, we attempt a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding organic beauty. During the boat trip, fresh seafood lunch prepared and served aboard. Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from your sea, some of them containing beautiful grottoes. Day 6: HALONG BAY - CATBA ISLAND
06h00: Arrive at Hanoi Railways Station, transfer to restaurant for leisure and breakfast. Arrival in Cat Ba, we've got free time to unwind on a beach
O/N in Cat Ba Continue transferring to Halong Bay. Dragon descending for the sea?
Then bus takesyou to Gia Luan pier and can get on boat returning to HalongBay. The boat goes another way - through amazing islets amid dramatic natural scenery, take photos of Fighting Cock Islet, Cho Da Islet, Dinh Lu Huong Islet, FishingVillage… 7:30 AM: Have a breakfast, read the room, the boat will transfer one to Cat ba town, and you have 30 minutes to discover the small town of Catba island.
Upon arrival, we start our sightseeing tour with all the massive citadel composed of the Imperial Citadel including Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace along with the Purple Forbidden City. Day 8: HANOI - HUE
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Afterward, go to the Royal Mausoleum of Tu Duc developed in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Close to this masterpiece is Hue Imperial Museum which displays an interesting collections of bronzes, Chinaware, court robes as well as other emperors? And then we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfumes River to check out Thien Mu Pagoda. The rest of time, we're going to stroll around Dong Ba market selling numerous local goods and handicrafts (if time permits) before going back hotel. This royal residence was all but destroyed in the 1968 Tet Offensive, yet it is still fascinating to steer among the ruins.
